Illuminating Justice: Student Research Symposium on Human Trafficking

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Format: In-person at the University of Central Florida + Virtual (Zoom)

At a glance

The Illuminating Justice Student Research Symposium brings together undergraduate and graduate students to present research on human trafficking and related issues.

Hosted by the Alliance to End Human Trafficking in collaboration with Villanova University’s Center for Peace and Justice Education and the University of Central Florida’s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, the symposium creates space for informed dialogue and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Call for Papers

Students are invited to submit proposals addressing any aspect of human trafficking, including but not limited to:
Prevention strategies
Policy and legal frameworks
Survivor support and services
Labor and sex trafficking
Technology and exploitation
Public health and trafficking
Submissions from all disciplines are encouraged.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Students from all institutions and academic backgrounds

Submission Details

Deadline: September 1, 2026
Notification: By September 13, 2026

Event Format

Participants may attend:

In person at the University of Central Florida
Virtually via Zoom

Why Participate

Share your research with a national audience
Engage with experts and peers
Contribute to ongoing efforts to address human trafficking

Submit Your Proposal Here

Contact

For questions or additional information:
info@alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org